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2/10/17

State Budgeting Challenges Aired at Antigua Forum in Guatemala

Commentary: William Glasgall

The Volcker Alliance’s State and Local Program was one of the featured attractions this winter at the Antigua Forum, a university-sponsored retreat that brings global investors, academics, foundation ...
Public Finance
1/26/17

What the New Administration's Agenda Will Mean to Municipal Finance

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With a Trump win in November, he promises one of his primary issues will be the tax plan. His plan would simplify the tax code, cut taxes for the middle class and grow the economy without adding to ...
When Budget Assumptions Need Reality Checks
Public Finance
11/13/14

When Budget Assumptions Need Reality Checks

Commentary: William Glasgall

Put today’s obligations off until tomorrow. Claim new revenue and savings that may or may not materialize. And say your budget is balanced, just like the law dictates in most cities and states. ...
New Jersey
Public Finance
11/13/14

New Jersey’s Revenue Forecasting Misses: Good Idea, Bad Execution, Who’ll Pay?

Commentary: William Glasgall

It’s a good idea for states, counties and cities to forecast their revenue. It’s not such a good idea when governments make predictions that are chronically overoptimistic. That’s ...

Truth and Integrity in Government Finance

The Truth and Integrity in Government Finance initiative is a multiyear study of state and local budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal practices across the United States.

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Cash-strapped Kentucky spends more on job subsidies than border states
WDRB.com
Sunday, February 2, 2020
National Outlook Conference: Survey says taxables, ESG hot topics in 2020
The Bond Buyer
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Budgeting Best Practices: Takeaways From Volcker Alliance’s State Budgeting Report
Efficient Gov
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

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